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Back in the Saddle working on my 3945 WW2 Portraits Project

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Felt so good being ‘back in the saddle’ yesterday taking another portrait for my 3945 Portraits Project with this one of 100 years young, Iris Jefferies who was seconded to the Admiralty during World War 2 involved in Top Secret planning of the D Day Landings.

Portrait of a smiling elderly woman in a navy dress and medal, seated on a wooden chair

Such a wonderful afternoon with an incredible woman and her daughter, Granddaughter and Great Granddaughter 😃

Bald man in a blue T-shirt sitting on a sofa beside an elderly woman in a navy dress

In the picture above you can also see the portrait I took of Iris’ late husband David, whom I photographed at the Bristol Normandy Veterans back in November 2019.

Portrait of an elderly veteran in a beret and blazer with medals, seated against a grey backdrop

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Behind the scenes of a portrait shoot in a living room, with a veteran seated by a softbox

Amateur Photographer Magazine - VE80 Edition (May 2025)

In this months edition, and their Special VE80 issue of Amateur Photographer magazine I was interviewed by journalist / writer Helly Barnes about my 3945 Portraits Project.

It was such a great chat being asked so many things I'd never been asked before; the reason for the project, the emotional roller coaster it quickly became, stories etc ...

Cover of Amateur Photographer magazine headlined 80 years on, with a veteran's portrait
Amateur Photographer magazine spread titled VE Day 80 with portraits of Second World War veterans

I'll admit that it's really nice to have a front cover, but more than anything, it's brilliant that this ultimately means more people will become aware of the 3945 Portraits Project, meaning more people will get to know the names and faces of those amazing people!

Magazine spread of six seated portraits of Second World War veterans with accompanying text
Magazine page with two portraits of veterans and a small headshot of a bald man in glasses
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💥 APRIL 2025 UPDATE: Lightroom, Lightroom Classic + Lightroom Mobile

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April 2025 brought updates across Lightroom Desktop, Lightroom Classic and Lightroom Mobile, and in this video I take a look at the main additions. The headline is Landscape Masking, and I explain each of its categories so you know what they're for. I also cover the sharing options in Lightroom Mobile and the Retouch function, going through what each one does and how it fits into your editing.

Check out the lightroom blog for full details:

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Photography, Digital Art & Inspiration: Gary McIntyre Talks Shop

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Gary McIntyre, photographer and digital artist, joined me for a live broadcast, and this is the recording of our chat. We talked about how he creates such compelling composite images and how he goes about capturing his stunning landscape photographs. Gary very much believes in sharing knowledge, because as he puts it, ultimately it helps us all, and that's very much the spirit in which he talks through his work and the way he approaches it.

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Black and white photo of a snow-dusted mountain peak under a dramatic sky
Green mountain valley with a winding road and river under scattered clouds
Digital artwork of a woman with a braid and a pistol amid flying debris and ruined buildings
Digital artwork of a white-haired figure with a staff standing on a cliff edge under a fiery sky
Digital artwork of a red-haired warrior woman in armour with a flowing red cape and a raven
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📷 PHOTOGRAPHERS - A.I. Moodboards WILL TRANSFORM your Photography 💥

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Creating a moodboard with AI before a photo shoot can make a big difference, both to the final image and to the person you're photographing. In this video I show how I put one together using Adobe's Firefly AI, although other AI tools will do the job too. Having that moodboard to share means the person in front of the camera can see what you have in mind, and it gets them just as excited about the process as you are.

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Shooting the Skyline with Architectural Photographer Randy Van Duinen

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This is the recording of a live broadcast with architectural photographer Randy Van Duinen. We talked about the how, the why and the what of becoming an award-winning architectural photographer, from the way he approaches shooting a skyline to what it takes to get to that level. One thing to mention before you watch: Randy did have some connection issues during the broadcast because of the weather conditions where he's located, so do bear with those moments.

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Modern building with a sweeping cantilevered roof lit up at dusk against a deep blue sky
Sports bar interior with red seating, screens and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a city
Ornate grand staircase with gilded columns, chandeliers and a red carpet
Black and white photo of a curving concrete staircase with a metal handrail
Ornate gilded ceiling with a circular stained glass dome viewed from below

Building a Photography Community: Finding Connection Away from Social Media

Building a Photography Community: Finding Connection Away from Social Media

That welcoming spirit is at the heart of everything we're building whether you're shooting with a smartphone, DSLR, Mirrorless or Medium format. Whether you're into landscapes, portraits, street photography, macro or whatever – there's space for you here. No judgment, just a shared love of photography and visual storytelling.

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Portraits, Passion and Process: an honest chat with Photographer Hannah Couzens

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I had an honest chat with photographer Hannah Couzens, a Profoto and Sony Ambassador, during this live broadcast, and this is the recording. We talked about her process for taking portraits, how she approaches lighting and how she gets the very best out of a portrait session. Hannah also shared some of the challenges that come with being a modern-day studio photographer, which made for a really open and useful conversation.

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Portrait of a short-haired man in a dark shirt with a serious expression against a dark backdrop
Black and white portrait of a woman with long wavy blonde hair against a dark background
Portrait of a woman with long brown hair in a floral dress among wheat under a blue sky
Low-key portrait of a man in a flat cap and three-piece suit seated beside a lantern
Woman in white lying back in still water with her face and reflection visible
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Photography and the Power of Community | Angela Nicholson

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This is the recording of a live broadcast where I chatted with Angela Nicholson, a photographer, journalist and reviewer, and the founder of SheClicks, a community for female photographers. We talked about her own photography, her process and the gear she uses, before getting on to the big topic of the conversation: why community is so important in photography, and what being part of one can give you.

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Silhouette of a surfer riding a wave in golden backlit spray
Black and white long exposure of smooth water with rocks and an old pier under a moody sky
Close-up of a purple pasque flower with feathery seed heads against a soft pink background
Border terrier lying on a floor with two blue and orange balls
Black and white photo of a lone tree on moorland with heavy blur around the edges

The UK Photography Show 2025 + Latest News, Gear and Events | Mark Baber

Mark Baber, The Photography Insider and Event Manager at London Camera Exchange, joined me for this live broadcast, and this is the recording. We started with the Photography and Video Show in London, which had just taken place, before catching up on the latest news and gear, including a medium format camera from Fuji, a camera from Lumix and lenses from Sony. We finished by looking at some of the events coming up across the photography industry.

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© Glyn Dewis 2026